Reticulated Python

The Reticulated Python , with a maximum recorded length 33 feet , is the longest existing snake species. However, this species is relatively slender and long, and therefore not the largest: the Green Anaconda can be roughly twice as heavy at the same length.Those who work with reticulated pythons often cite an unusual level of intelligence and awareness compared to other species. The reticulated pythons's appearance is a complex geometric pattern that incorporates numerous different colors. The back typically has a series of irregular diamond shapes which are flanked by smaller markings with light centers. This species has a wide distribution, variations of size, color, and markings. Two subspecies currently exist, Python reticulatus jampeanus and Python reticulatus saputrai. It is an egg layer that lays between 60 and 100 eggs, at an incubation temperature of 88-90 °F , these eggs take an average of 88 days to hatch. Although their interactivity and beauty draws much attention, some feel they are unpredictable. Attacks are rare, but the species has been responsible for several human fatalities in both the wild and captivity. This species of snake is one of the few that have documented, but not verified, cases of eating people. Given maximum size, it is possible, although likely exceedingly rare.